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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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