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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in elearning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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