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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better understand these open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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