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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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