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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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