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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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