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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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