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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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