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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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