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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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