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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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