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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these important new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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