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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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