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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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