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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also articulates 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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