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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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