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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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