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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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