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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. People want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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