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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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