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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning make it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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