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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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