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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic educational technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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