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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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