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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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