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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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