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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning are enabling learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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