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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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