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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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