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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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