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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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