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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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