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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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