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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. People want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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