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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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