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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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