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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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