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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these significant new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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