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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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