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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses 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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