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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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