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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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