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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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