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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers 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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