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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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