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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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