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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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