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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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