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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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