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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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