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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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