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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open education experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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