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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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