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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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