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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these open education experiments. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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