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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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