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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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