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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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