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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to understand these open educational experiments. Students want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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