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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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