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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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