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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open education experiments. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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