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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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