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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? 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 institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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