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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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