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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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