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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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