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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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