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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the major 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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