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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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