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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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