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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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