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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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