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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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