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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open education experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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