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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online education make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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