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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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