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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning make it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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