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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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