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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not 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 organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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