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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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