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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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