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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these interesting new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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