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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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