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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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