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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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