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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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