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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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