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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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