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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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