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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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