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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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