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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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