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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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