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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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