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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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