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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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