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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open education endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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