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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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