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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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