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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to understand these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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