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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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