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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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