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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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