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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Haiti to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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