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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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