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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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