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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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