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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open education experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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