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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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