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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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