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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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