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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning are enabling people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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