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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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