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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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