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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better comprehend these interesting new open education experiments. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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