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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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