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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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