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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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