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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to understand these new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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