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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology enable students all over the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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