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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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