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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning enable humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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