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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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