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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in digital education technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better understand these new open education ventures. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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