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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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