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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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