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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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