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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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