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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in electronic educational technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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