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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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