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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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