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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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