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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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