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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these exciting new open education experiments. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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