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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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