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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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