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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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