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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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