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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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