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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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