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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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