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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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