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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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