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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning technology are enabling people all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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