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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are considering today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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