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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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