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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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