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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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