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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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