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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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