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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education experiments. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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