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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to understand these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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