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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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