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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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