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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better grasp these important new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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