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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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