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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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