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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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