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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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