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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Niue to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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