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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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