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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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