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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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