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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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