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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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