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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled students all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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