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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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