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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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