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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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