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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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