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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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