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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning enable humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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