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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to understand these new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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