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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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