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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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