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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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