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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic educational technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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