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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly 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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