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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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