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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online education technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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