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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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