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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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