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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to understand these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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