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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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