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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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