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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Andorra to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to understand these new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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