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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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