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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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