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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education experiments. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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