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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open education experiments. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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