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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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