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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open education undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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