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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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