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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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