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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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