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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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