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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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