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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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