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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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