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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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