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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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