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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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