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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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