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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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