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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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