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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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