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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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