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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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