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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning have enabled students all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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