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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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