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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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