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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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