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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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