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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education experiments. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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