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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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