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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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