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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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