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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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