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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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