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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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