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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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