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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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