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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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