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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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