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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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