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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also articulates 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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