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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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