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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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