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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better perceive these open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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