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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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