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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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