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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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