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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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