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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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