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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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