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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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