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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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