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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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