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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better perceive these significant new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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