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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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