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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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