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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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