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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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