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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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