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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing 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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