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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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