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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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