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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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