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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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