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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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