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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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