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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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