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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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