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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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