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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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