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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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