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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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