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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to understand these new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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