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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education experiments. Teachers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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