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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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