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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in elearning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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