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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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