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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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