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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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