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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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