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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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