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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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