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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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