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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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