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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic education technology are enabling learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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