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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology enable students all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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