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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the 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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