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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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