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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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