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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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