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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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