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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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