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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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