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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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