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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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