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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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