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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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