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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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