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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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