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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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