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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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