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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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