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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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