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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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