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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Corporations want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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