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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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