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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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