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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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