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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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