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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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