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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to understand these open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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