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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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