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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in e-learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key 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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