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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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