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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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