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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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