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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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