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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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