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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic educational technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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