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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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