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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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