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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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