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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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