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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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