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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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