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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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