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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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