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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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