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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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