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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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