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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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