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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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