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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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