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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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