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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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