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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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