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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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