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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning have empowered learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies 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 stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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