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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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