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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Andorra to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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