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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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