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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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