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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational experiments. People want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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