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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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