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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in e-learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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