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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these open educational experiments. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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