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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Anguilla to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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