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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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