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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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