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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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