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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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