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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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