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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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