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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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