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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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