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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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