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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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