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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online education have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the 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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