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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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