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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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