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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning are empowering students all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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