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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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