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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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