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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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