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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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