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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are usually 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 many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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