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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to consider today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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