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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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