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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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