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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better perceive these new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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