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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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