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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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