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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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