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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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