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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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