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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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