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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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