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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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