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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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