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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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