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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the key 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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