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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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