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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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