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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning have enabled learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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