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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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