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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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