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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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