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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online education technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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