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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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