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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Greenland to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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