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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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