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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are considering today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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