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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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