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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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