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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key 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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