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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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