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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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