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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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