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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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