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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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