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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education experiments. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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