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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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