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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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