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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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