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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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