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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational experiments. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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