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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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