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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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