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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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