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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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