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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning are enabling humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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