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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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