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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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