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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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