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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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