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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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