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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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