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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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