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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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