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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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