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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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