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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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