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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better perceive these open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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