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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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