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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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