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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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