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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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