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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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