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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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