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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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