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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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