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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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