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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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