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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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