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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better understand these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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