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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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