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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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