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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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