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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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