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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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