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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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