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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are considering today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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