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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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