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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology enable students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open education endeavours. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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