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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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