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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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