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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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