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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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