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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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