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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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