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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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