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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning enable people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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