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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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