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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better perceive these open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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