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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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