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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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