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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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