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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational experiments. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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