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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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