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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning enable people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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