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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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