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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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