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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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