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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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