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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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