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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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