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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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