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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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