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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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