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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational endeavours. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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