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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these important new open education experiments. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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