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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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