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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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