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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are considering today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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