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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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