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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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