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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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