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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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