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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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