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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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