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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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