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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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