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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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