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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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