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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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