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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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