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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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