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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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