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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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