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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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