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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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