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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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