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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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