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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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