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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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