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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions must deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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