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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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