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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. People want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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