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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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