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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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