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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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