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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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