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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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