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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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