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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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