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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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