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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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