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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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