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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning have empowered people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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