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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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