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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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