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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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