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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education