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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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