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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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