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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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