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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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