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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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