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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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