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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Andorra to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student 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 online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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