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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. People want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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