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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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