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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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