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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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