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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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