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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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